By Bruce Kumar Frantzis. 7.25" x 9.25", 300 pages. Western medical studies demonstrate that Tai Chi' the perfect exercise,' according to Time magazinecombats immune deficiencies, mitigates arthritis, improves circulation, decreases high blood pressure, and helps the elderly regain physical balance. This comprehensive guide reveals how and why. Rather than teaching a specific style of Tai Chi, the book gives readers the intellectual foundation and inspiration to use the practice as a potent preventative healthcare routine and regain control of their health. Written by one of the first Westerners to become a Taoist lineage master, the book is full of practical, down-to-earth information, and covers wide-ranging topics including choosing an appropriate style and teacher; using Tai Chi to boost mental stamina and improve workplace productivity; how it enhances sexual, athletic, and intellectual performance; Tai Chi's relationship to Chinese medicine and Taoist philosophy; and how it can be used as a moving meditation and spiritual practice.